Removing a disk shelf from a rack

About this section

This section describes how to remove an SDS12 from a rack. For information about how to install an SDS12 into a rack, see Installing a disk shelf into a rack.

Removing a disk shelf from a rack

To remove a disk shelf from a rack, complete the following steps.

Step	Action
1	Put on an ESD wrist strap and grounding leash.
2	Enter the following command: `halt`
3	Turn off the power at the source.
4	Turn off the power on the disk shelf using the power switch on the back of the disk shelf.
5	Disconnect the two disk shelf power cords from the disk shelf.
6	Disconnect the SCSI cable connecting the disk shelf and F85.
7	Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws from the flanges of the disk shelf mounting bracket.
8	With the help of another person, slide the disk shelf out of the rack. WARNING Because the disk shelf is very heavy when fully loaded, it is advised that at least two people remove the disk shelf.